Alpha Trains was formerly known as Angel Trains Cargo. The new name was introduced on 01.01.2010.

Angel Trains is a rolling stock leasing company formed after the privatisation of the UK railway system. It founded a subsidiary, Angel Trains Cargo, serving the continental European market for freight locomotives. Many units property of ATC/Alpha Trains were delivered in the standard ATC livery: turquoise and green: 185 575-577, 607-616, 617-619, 633 and 634. Standard these units were equipped for running in Germany and Austria only.

185 607-616 were additionally equipped for services in Hungary. After being built in Kassel, they were transported to the Bombardier site in Dunakeszi, Hunagry, where the local signalling system was installed, EVM120. Then they came back to Germany, waiting for further orders.

185 610 and 611 have a curious history. Although they had the ATC delivery during completion, and they went to Hungary for modification, they were never delivered as such to ATC. In May 2009 they were sold to Railpool and hired to the EVB from Germany. They now run as 185 672 and 673, painted in grey and blue.

7 locomotives, designated 185 603-606 and 630-632 are leased to the HGK and are painted red. They can be used in Germany and Austria.

A batch of ten was built for Norwegian freight operator CargoNet (185 620-629), with the D/A+S/N package. They run in Norway and Sweden and Norwegian style service numbers: EL19 001-010.

Angel Trains Cargo has a long-term contract with Bombardier for the delivery of hundreds of Traxx machines. As soon as the market asks for it, ATC can ask Bombardier to built a selection of the machines form this contract. Delivery of Traxx F140 AC2 machines therefore happens gradually:

Railfreight operator RheinCargo is replacing the logos on its red painted TRAXX AC2 locomotives that it has on hire from Macquarie Rail (185 582/584-589) and Alpha Trains (185 603-606/630-632). In the fleet of RheinCargo these are the designated 2051-2057 and 2061-2067. Until now we have seen 185 588, 603 and 604. Sebastian Winter saw two of these in Pirna during the weekend.

The different divisions of Captrain are getting more visible every day: Captrainized 1600 in the Netherlands, EP09s and 232s in Poland. New TRAXX DCs in Italy, new TRAXX AC3s in Germany and the Captrain Vectrons are now also traveling through in Poland (debute?) and the Czech Republic.

The title image shows the newest Captrainized electric on this website: 185 598 (picture by Thomas Salomon). Previously it had the red/white Veolia Cargo livery with ITL logos. We have listed all TRAXX AC electrics that are part of the Captrain fleet now and their current livery:

Two different, red Traxx locomotives. Unit no. 146 261 is brand new, and to be delivered to DB Regio soon. Bombardier services has completed the R1 revision on Alpha Trains 185 631, so it is fresh to go for another 6-8 years. - CK

Per 01.03.2015, the Mindener Kreisbahnen (MKB) is hiring two Alpha Trains locomotives, 185 609 and 619. Earlier, we saw the 619 with mkb's logos and big orange arrows. Now 609 has the same design. - MK

Ascendos 145-CL 013 has lost its mkb stickers (and is now hired to RheinCargo), but we got this turquoise/silver locomotive in return. AT 185 619 is in service of the Mindener Kreisbahnen (mkb) since 01.03.2015, and its shows now.

Rheincargo now hires the four Alpha Trains locomotives that recently came back from Scandinavia: 119 004, 005, 007 and 008. They get Rheincargo logos. The picture shows unit no. 008 and 004 with their new stickers. - JK
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2015-01-21

[DE] Rheincargo operates 119 005 from Norway [updated]

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[DE] Rheincargo operates 119 005 from Norway [updated]

First we see a Alpha Trains locomotive, one that recently came back from Norway/Sweden, in service in Germany. Rheincargo operates 119 005 at this moment. - FN

Information for all the railway photographers: Next Monday, four (of seven) Alpha Trains 119 series locomotives will be transported to Trelleborg. On Tuesday they will go to Rostock (Germany), by boot (Fähre). Update: the locomotive that are on their way to Germany are 119.004, 005, 007 and 008. 119.006 and 010 were left behind at the perimeter of the Grorud workshops in Norway. 119.009 is still in service of CargoNet until the end of the year.

The fleet of CargoNet is changing. The seven remaining Alpha Trains locomotives, that now all have a lime green and silver livery, are gradually given back to the lease company. 119.004-008 and 010 are currently parked at the Grorud workshops in Norway. (We are still on the look-out for 119.009 ;). Meanwhile, Alpha Trains is negotiating with other operators about its seven unemployed machines.

To replace the Alpha Trains locomotives, CargoNet is hiring extra 185s from Railpool, that is transferring locomotives from Germany to Scandinavia. We can already say that 185 671, 686, 689 and 692 have made their debut up north, as proven by the pictures below. Other machines that are mentioned to be added to the CargoNet fleet are 185 679 and 687 but we have not seen pictures of those locomotives yet. - RE/GR/KAR

All seven Alpha Trains Traxx AC2 locomotives, that are currently in Norway, have gotten a new livery during the past months. The locomotives, previously in service of CargoNet as 119 004-010, are now all in Oslo.

They have the livery that resembles that of locomotives such as 145-CL 031 and 185 534, also property of Alpha Trains, and i service in Germany. However, the 119 004-010 have no logos (yet?). Their NVR numbers are still in the 119 series range. Curious is that unit 009 now sports NVR number 91 76 0119 009-8 N-Rpool, indicating that Railpool is now the vehicle keeper.

It is rumored that Railpool will provide CargoNet with several 185 series locomotives. - KRH/MO/PT/Jernbane.net
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2014-07-21

[EU] Revision and service in Kassel [edited]

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[EU] Revision and service in Kassel [edited]

Bombardier does not only assemble new locomotives in Kassel. Many locomotives, that were built in the past, still get their service, revisions and overhauls at this location. Three examples of locomotives that visited Kassel for various reasons from the past weeks: Beacon Rail 185 600, Rheincargo 145-CL 012 and Alpha Trains 185 608. - CK

Currently, more Alpha Trains 119 series locomotives are being repainted in Oslo, Norway. We already saw unit 119 004 in the colours of Alpha Trains lately, now also 119 006 and 008 have this livery. Remarkable is that both 006 and 008 have NVR-numbers ending with N-Rpool markings. - ER

Although these machines were delivered in the silver livery of operator CargoNet from Norway, locomotive 119.001 to 010 have always been Alpha Trains locomotives. 119.004 is now the first of its batch that has received the lime/grey livery of Alpha. More info is welcome. - ER
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2014-01-11

[EU] Alpha Trains announces acquisition of rolling stock assets

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[EU] Alpha Trains announces acquisition of rolling stock assets

Alpha Trains announces that Alpha Trains Luxembourg No.2 S.à r.l. acquired 202 rolling stock assets in a mixed asset and shares transaction from The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (RBS) at the end of 2013.

Alpha Trains has managed the assets on behalf of RBS since a consortium of investors acquired Alpha Trains from RBS in August 2008. The passenger trains and locomotives are employed in services across Continental Europe under leasing contracts with several European train operators.

Commenting on the acquisition, Shaun M. Mills CEO said: “This is a key transaction for Alpha Trains and an important step in our strategy of growing the business. We know the assets well having managed their delivery and operation since 2008 and are looking forward to fully integrating them in our business for the benefit of our customers. This acquisition further cements Alpha Trains’ position as the leading private rolling stock lessor in Continental Europe.”

About Alpha Trains: Alpha Trains has been an investor, owner and manager of rolling stock for more than ten years, during which time we have established an enviable record as a consistent, professional and innovative investor and manager of passenger trains and freight locomotives. The current portfolio comprises around 370 locomotives and 300 passenger trains which are managed by an international staff of 70 people in our offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne and Madrid. Our shareholders are: Arcus Infrastructure, PSP (Public Sector Pension Investment Board) and AMP Capital Investors. - Alpha trains
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2Alpha Trains Traxx AC1Alpha Trains TRAXX DCAlpha Trains TRAXX MS2e

2014-01-06

[EU] The end of HTRS (Husa)

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[EU] The end of HTRS (Husa)

Rail freight operator HTRS, part of the the Husa Transportation Group, will cease to exist. Husa will no longer run its own trains. HTRS Nederland will be dismantled and HTRS Süd from Munich will be sold. Husa will continue its logistic freight activities, but for rail transport it will rely on its current partners from now on.

Rob van Gansewinkel, founder of Husa, states it is no longer interesting to run its own freight trains. Infrastructure fees have become too high. Unlike inland shipping, the rail operator is charged directly for the use of the infrastructure, which is regarded as unfair by Mr. van Gansewinkel. As a result, one of the last independent rail operators in the Netherlands, has to withdraw.

The company has been active in rail freight for 10 years. It started with Van Gansewinkel taking over Dutch operator ACTS. A few years ago the company was reformed and rebranded as Husa Transportation Group. Two German operators were added to the organization, that became known for its attractive orange and blue locomotive fleet. Core of the livery design was a abstract silhouette of a goose (Husa is the Czech word for goose, the Dutch word for goose is gans > Van Gansewinkel). - nieuwsbladtransport.nl /
transport-online.nl

This machines has the same livery as 119 002, although it also carries its 'EBA' service number 185 622-8. The locomotive is already in Germany for quite a while. In January 2012 the locomotive derailed in Dombas [NO] during a CargoNet service. After the accident, it was decide to send the machine to Dessau [DE] for repair. Now it is hired to Railpool and subhired to RTB Cargo. it is the first time it is running again after its accident.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2013-11-02

[DE/AT] Locomotive 119 002 hired to Railpool/RTB Cargo

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[DE/AT] Locomotive 119 002 hired to Railpool/RTB Cargo

The market for lease locomotives is dynamic. Locomotive Bombardier 34231 / 91 76 0119 002-3, formerly in service in Scandinavia, has now re-entered service in Germany and Austria. The machine (with SE/NO+DE/AT package) was originally built for lease company Alpha Trains and from delivery hired to CargoNet from Norway. However, CagoNet did not extend the leasing contract in 2012. CargoNet logos and the yellow striping were removed, resulting in plain silver exterior. Then Hector Rail from Sweden made use of this machine. - AK

As from 28.10.2013, the silver locomotive, only identifiable by its NVR number, is hired to RTB Cargo. The contract goes via Railpool, as told by the logos now applied on the locomotive. Curious is the current NVR number, telling us the locomotive is immatriculated in Norway, while the vehicle keeper marking says its operator is based in Germany.

Railpool is the leasing entity for all electrics in the portfolio of KfW IPEX-Bank and HSH Nordbank, but it also manages locomotives which are property of other companies, such as SBB Cargo (Re 482), Macquarie Rail (E186), and soon Paribus (Siemens Vectron).
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

The two former CargoNet locomotives 119.001/002 are still with Hector Rail. Two days ago the were photographed outside the workshop in Hallsberg, used by Hector Rail. They still carry the Norwegian registration numbers. - PT
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

Why the engine still has its 119-numbers is unclear, but the image proves that Alpha Trains 185 622-8 is ready for service again. In the past months, it was under repair in the DB workshops in Dessau, where the locomotive and its bogies had to recover from damage after a derailment. - NG
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

Since December 2010, DB Regio hired six TRAXX AC2 locomotives from Alpha Trains for S-Bahn services in and around Nürnberg (185 616-619 and 633-634). An temporary solution, as long as the Bombardier Talent2 train sets were not approved and homologated.

One and a half year later, Talent2 is ready to roll. The 185.2s had their last day of revenue service on 31.05.2012. Today they will go to Krefeld. - AH/MM
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

CargoNet from Norway has decided not to extend the rental contract of three of its Traxx locomotives: 119 001,
119 002 and
119 003. [edit] For 119.001 and 002 a new employer needs to be found. Unit 119 003 is severely damaged and is sent back to Germany. Possibly, CargoNet will hire EL18 units instead.

The 001 and 002 will go south bound the regular way, in a freight train. But 003 has to travel over the road. Since its delivery, the 003 has suffered from various accidents. In January 2012, the engine was finally knocked out, after its derailment in Dombås station.

So, yesterday, 119 003 was loaded onto a heavy duty truck. Today, the transport should have been embarked the Oslo - Kiel, hopefully arriving in Kiel tomorrow. Its final destination should be the DB Dessau works. - MO/DSO/Jernbane.net/medlem.njk.no

Railcolor: CargoNet 119.001, 002 and 003 are three of ten Traxx AC2 locomotives, hired from Alpha Trains. In the fleet of the leasing company they have service number 185 620, 621 and 622. With the Traxx units, Bombardier is learning a hard lesson in the severe environmental conditions in Northern Scandinavia, which prove not to be the most ideal environment for their standard platform locomotive. However, one can learn from experience.Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

We just a picture of CargoNet 119.003, derailed in Dombås station. The locomotive and its train blocked the entrance to the station completely. Passenger trains between Trondheim and Oslo had to be replaced with taxis. More here.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

As of today, many European countries have new timetables. In Germany this has some consequences for modern electrics:

DB Schenker temporarily hires nine 145 series locomotives to DB Regio, to secure the S1 cityservice around Dresden (Meißen-Dresden-Schöna). They replace 143 series engines that have a top speed of only 120 kph. The 145s will be used until there are more 182 series locomotives, coming from DB Schenker, with an approved package for passenger services.

182 013-016 have been sold by DB Schenker to DB Regio per 07.12.2010. So there are sixteen engines by DB Regio now.

Green and silver Traxx units help out in Nürnberg. There DB Regio hires 185 616-619 and 633-634 to haul trains on the extended S-Bahn network. The Traxx units will run on the S3 line between Neumarkt and Nürnberg. In 2007 DB Regio ordered Talent2 trainsets by Bombardier for this network, but they are not available yet.

After a batch of 145s and 189s, now DB Schenker got hold of the electrics from Neuoffingen. Eight units are in service of the German operator since 04.10.2010; the numbers: 185 607, 609 to 615. - DR/CH/BW
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2010-10-02

[DE/AT/HU] about the Traxx-s from Neuoffingen

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[DE/AT/HU] about the Traxx-s from Neuoffingen

Last week we informed you about the Traxx locomotives parked in Neuoffingen (185 608-619, 633, 634 and 186 242-250). Appearantly they were on the move again. There some more information in the mean time. We can expect most of the units back in service by the end of the year, as the demand for lease locomotives is growing. 185 608 is the first one that has found its first employer, LTE from Austria. Remarkable is that the 'halter' of the 608 is Royal Back of Scotland Asset Finance (D-RBSAF) and not Alpha Trains (D-ATLD) as expected. Something has changed here. We will get back on this.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2Alpha Trains TRAXX MS2e

2010-09-23

[DE] Alpha Trains 185s return from Neuoffingen

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[DE] Alpha Trains 185s return from Neuoffingen

We got some images of Alpha Trains 185 607+609+613+614+615 in Nürnberg. That means that they have returned from the death, after being parked in Neuoffingen for months. Who can tell us more about this?
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

In Kassel, Bombardier has been producing many Traxx AC2 locomotives for leasing company Angel Trains Cargo. Between July 2008 and the spring of 2009, 15 of such units were outshopped in the welknown neutral ATC turqoise/silver livery. All machines, designated 185 607-619 and 633-634, are homologated for services in Germany and Austria. 185 607-616 are additionally equipped with a package for Hungary. Today all 15 machines were transported away from Kassel. - AH
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-07-11

[HU] Traxx AC2 with EVM

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[HU] Traxx AC2 with EVM

This week, Railpool 185 671 was transported to Hungary to test its EVM signalling system. ATC 185 612-616 came back Hungary from being fitted with EVM. - NT/AF/KL
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-06-10

[DE] news from Kassel

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[DE] news from Kassel

Today, the first Traxx AC2 for Lokomotion had its maiden run. The machine, shortly numbered as 661, is the first of six. Yesterday two more AC2s left Kassel for a little trip. 185 403 for Green Cargo and EL 119 009 for ATC/CargoNet. - CK/AH
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2Lokomotion 185.2

Yesterday Railpool 185 672 was presented by the EVB in Bremervorde. There it became clear that the 672 is not a new locomotive, as it has works number 34249, and this unit already had its maiden run back in October 2008, painted in ATC colours and numbered as 185 610! Appearantly, Railpool is not only repainting E186s...
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2Railpool 185.2

CargoNet 119 003 was seen in Krefeld, Germany today. Second shot us the remarkable combination of countries for which these machines will be homologated - RA/WS
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-05-01

[DE] three new Traxx engines for the HGK

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[DE] three new Traxx engines for the HGK

On 27.04.2009, ATC 185 630, 631 and 632 have arrived by the HGK, that will number them as 2065, 2066 and 2067. Herewith the delivery of 14 Traxx AC2 electrics to the HGK has ended.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

CBRail's E 37530 has completed its maiden run, the engine is painted in the colours of Veolia - ES 64 F4-203 was sent to the Netherlands - ES 64 F4-150 has returned from the Czech Republic, next destination would be Hungary according to this link - On 16.04.2009, the third Traxx engine (ATC 185 622 / 119.003) for CargoNet left Kassel, on 17.04.2009, CargoNet 119.004 followed - Euro 4000 engine T68 901 got Railcare logos. - Elektrolok/MC/KAR/JdV
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-04-14

[NO] CargoNet update

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[NO] CargoNet update

In the mean time, CargoNet has started driver training with its new EL19 series electrics. Some nice impressions. The Sørlandsbanen are one of the standard routes for these runs. 119.001 and 119.002 are now in Norway, others have been seen around Kassel, so we can expect more units to be delivered soon. - FK/ØB
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-02-14

[DE] new Traxx locomotives

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[DE] new Traxx locomotives

With a great thanks to our loyal contributors from the Kassel area, almost no new Traxx machine can escape from factory without being portretted on our website. Last week many shiny new units have made their first run to Fulda (DE) and back. Some examples:

Since 2008, ATC 185-CL 008 and 009 are no longer part of the fleet of RBH Logistics. At this moment the 185-CL 009 for example is running for the HGK, which results in a nice livery combination. - KAR/AH
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-01-22

[HU] Traxx in Hungary

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[HU] Traxx in Hungary

As you may know, Bombardier is building a batch of ten AC2 electrics for services in Germany, Austria and Hungary, to be delivered to Angel Trains Cargo. All machines, designated 185 607-616, are completed by now. 185 614-616 still have to complete their maiden run. After they are approved in Kassel, these machines are transported to the Bombardier site in Dunakeszi, Hunagry, where the local signalling system is installed, EVM120. On 20.01.2009, 185 607, 608 and 609 performed their final operational licencing test for Hungary, on 28.01.2009 unit 185 610 and 611 will follow. The others are still being modified. Hopefully commercial services with these machines can start on a short term now. - AH/GV/NT
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2009-01-17

[EU] Bombardier Short

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[EU] Bombardier Short

First a correction: 185 577 is not hired to LTE, but, together with 185 576, put aside in Freiburg Gbf. - ML

ATC E 186 101-110 are all gathered at Bellinzona San Paolo railyard (10.01.2009), of many of these machines we have lost track during the past years. Every now and then some of them appear during a test run, but none of them has been in commercial service yet, as far as we know. These ten machine were all built in 2006 and 2007 for leasing company Angel Trains and have been pre-configured for cross borders services from Italy over the Alps to Germany and the Netherlands. - MS

An image of ITL E 186 149 in France. The trains in hauled by E 186 161 and the freshly delivered E 186 163. More ECR machines are in production. As anyone knows the purposes of the E 186 149 visiting France, we would really like to know!

Both operators have joined forces to get Traxx AC2 locomotives certified for Norway as soon as possible. For this purpose, CN 119.001 and HR 241.005 are doint trials together since last week.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2HectorRail 241

On 07.10.2008 the first Traxx F140 MS for Veolia Transport was spotted during its maiden run. The 186 181 is painted in the latest red/light grey/dark grey Veolia colour scheme, as applied on 185-CL 007 and E 189 093-095. On 09.10.2008 also 186 182 left Kassel, it's inscriptions tell us that the machine is configured for services in DE/AT/BE/NL.

...standing in Padborg. Thanks to Klippekort. The UIC grid on the side of the machine shows us a curious combination of countries for which these locomotives will be homologated: Sweden, Norway, Germany and Austria. This was an explicit wish of Angel Trains. When the machines will not be used (anymore) in Norway or Sweden, they can easily be rented out to customers active in the other two countries, an important market as we all know. As Denmark fails, these machines will not be used for long-haul services from Scandinavia to Germany, as sometimes was suggested. It also results in a new configuration type of the Traxx AC2, so that 185 620 will have to perform additional tests in Sweden, which will be executed by HectorRail. - DSO
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

Today the first CargoNet Traxx has been released from Bombardier's Kassel works. 185 620, painted grey and silver with yellow striping, will be delivered to ATC and then leased to CargoNet from Norway. Its on its way to Denmark now, together with four new 185s with Scandinavian package for DB Schenker.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2008-08-08

[DE/NO] coming soon: CargoNet Traxx F140 AC2

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[DE/NO] coming soon: CargoNet Traxx F140 AC2

The very first Traxx locomotive for CargoNet from Norway is finished and ready for its first trial runs. Expect a silver painted locomotive with a grey frame and yellow striping and CargoNet logos. CargoNet will lease 10 such machines, designated 185 620-629, from Angel Trains Cargo (ATC). Most likely, they will get the NVR numbers 91 76 0119 001-010 and the Norwegian designation EL19. The deal between ATC and CargoNet was closed on 23.04.2008, see also the corresponding press-statement.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2008-07-26

[DE/HU] 185 607 D/A/HU

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[DE/HU] 185 607 D/A/HU

Last week, a brand new locomotive for Angel Trains Cargo, the designated 185 607, has been released from Kassel. It is painted in the European ATC standard livery. What is new about this machine is its future service domain: the machine will be homologated for Germany, Austria and Hungary. The machine is now transported to Hungary to complete trials.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2008-07-18

[DE] the latest HGK electrics

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[DE] the latest HGK electrics

As you already know, Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK) has fourteen Traxx F140 AC2 locomotives on delivery. The seven machines leased from CB Rail are now in service (designated 185 582/584-589). The batch of seven that will be leased from ATC is cut in two. 185 603-606 are being completed right now, the latter three will come later. They will be numbered 185 630-632. The next F140 AC2 to come from kassel is 185 607, a locomotive for ATC in the normal green and silver paintscheme. It has two pantographs. - DSO/KAR
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2008-06-30

[EU] Angel Trains Cargo sold

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[EU] Angel Trains Cargo sold

The news is already two weeks old, but still interesting. The Royal Bank of Scotland, urgently needing fresh capital, has sold Angel Trains Cargo, to a consortium of investors for £3.6 bn. This consortium includes the Babcock & Brown European Infrastructure Fund, Australian investment manager AMP Capital Investors, Deutsche Bank and pension funds advised by Access Capital Advisers. Note that Babcock & Brown is already active on the European leasing market for railway vehicles, as it also owns CB Rail. This company is a joint venture of B&B and the English HBOS. It is expected that the Angel Trains transaction will be completed by the end of 2008. - Railwaygazette
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2Alpha Trains 223Alpha Trains Traxx AC1Alpha Trains TRAXX DCAlpha Trains TRAXX MS2e

2008-06-18

[DE] ATC/HGK 185s delivered

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[DE] ATC/HGK 185s delivered

In the meantime the HGK has started using the first new Traxx locomotives, leased from Angel Trains. First two are numbered 185 603 / HGK 2061 and 185 604 / HGK 2062. They are only homologated fot Germany and Austria and carry the same HGK logos as 185 582 and 584. - DSO/AH
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2008-04-22

[NO] CargoNet signs a three-year deal with Angel Trains Cargo

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[NO] CargoNet signs a three-year deal with Angel Trains Cargo

Today, operator CargoNet AS (55% propert of the Norwegian federal railways and 45% property of Greencargo from Sweden) signed a three year deal with Angel Trains Cargo for leasing 10 Bombardier Traxx locomotives. It would be most logical that this deal concerns Traxx F140AC2 type electrics. Clear is that these machines are taken out of the order for MS, DC and AC2 locomotives placed by Angel Trains on 24.09.2007, making a short term delivery possible; all locomotives will be handed over at the end of the year, then starting services in Norway and Sweden in January 2009. - Lok-Report/RIRF
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

2008-04-15

[DE] 14 electrics for the HGK, the details

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[DE] 14 electrics for the HGK, the details

Clearly, regular visitors have seen the pictures of brand new Traxx electrics for the Häfen- und Güterverkehr Köln AG, that have been delivered in March in April. Also, in the news one could already read that the HGK finally would plan up to 14 machines, which is now confirmed. The first seven machines are leased from CB Rail, the next seven will be property of Angel Trains Cargo. As far as I know these machines are not part of any CB or ATC orders that have been published so far, but specially built for the HGK.

The HGK will get 14 red painted Traxx 2 F140AC2's. The CB Rail locomotives are numbered 185 582, 584-589. Of the ATC machines, the first two are now waiting for assembly in Kassel, and are numbered 185 603 and 604. All 14 machines will be homologated for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. - H
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2Macquarie Rail TRAXX F140AC2 (185.2)

2008-03-01

[NO] CargoNet and ATC sign leasing contract for Traxx electrics

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[NO] CargoNet and ATC sign leasing contract for Traxx electrics

On Wednesday 27.02.2008, rail operator CargoNet from Norway and Angel Trains Cargo leasing singed a 3-year lease deal for 10 Traxx F140AC2 locomotives. To be used on international freight corridors. Delivery is scheduled 09.2008 - mid 2009. It is not clear if these machines require an additional investment for Angel Trains Cargo or that they will be selected from previously placed orders. - MO
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2

Alpha Trains 185.2: 3D

The Alpha Trains 185 620-629 in the livery of Norwegian freight operator CargoNet.